Super Eagles, NFF looks to future as Peseiro departs

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Super Eagles, NFF looks to future as Peseiro departs

It always felt as if Jose Peseiro’s days in charge of the Super Eagles were numbered.

Ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, gave the Portuguese an ultimatum to reach the semi-final.

By a combination of sheer will, emergency tactics and luck, the three-time African champions played the final, where they lost 2-1 to hosts Cote d’Ivoire.

After the game, the opinions were split over if Peseiro should stay on or leave.

However, after his contract officially elapsed on February 29, Peseiro took to his Twitter account to announce his departure.

“It was a pride and honor to coach the Super Eagles.

“It has been 22 months of immense dedication, sacrifice, emotion, and enormous enthusiasm. We feel a sense of fulfillment,” he wrote.

Clinton McDubus, a top football analyst and podcaster, feels the parting of ways is best for everyone involved.

“I think it’s a good thing for all involved,” McDubus tells Waploaded.